“He was a member of our family and one of the greatest young men I have ever had the pleasure to not only work with, but also to become friends with. I know I speak for us all in sharing my deepest condolences to his family. I can not imagine how they must feel,” Kid Rock, who’s real name is Robert Ritchie, wrote on his official website.

Originally planned to go back to Michigan, Kid said he would stay in Tennessee until he can bring Sacha back to his family. He also asked for space to grieve and to avoid speculation.

“We’ve already been contacted by the press asking if it was me who was in the accident, so I want to stop any rumors before they spread,” he wrote.